The Biggest Little Farm

My favourite documentary!

Nice little story about trying to farm and doing what everyone tells you can’t do

Calling this the world's greatest documentary would not be much of an exaggeration. It is singularly intellectual, common sense, heart-warming and hope for the future. I love this couple and their ideals. Can this filmmaker run for president of the world and spread his goodness throughout. Why does it seem that the world is unfortunately not made up of more people like this?

I thought it was very good and interesting to see how they made the animals and habitat all work together over a 7 year period. If only we could apply what they learned to the real world and find some balance in the environment

It's a beautifully shot film about two very privileged people who, appallingly, decide to farm when they know absolutely nothing about farming. Apparently the glossy cinematography has allowed many viewers to overlook what they are actually watching. He is chasing coyotes to their deaths, leaving infected animals untreated, letting his chickens be massacred on a nightly basis, and shooting ill animals in the head before he's even sought treatment. My parents are vets in the LA area and I've spent a good deal of time on farms where people actually care for their animals. I can assure you that this is not normal. I was so excited to watch this movie, but now I wish I could unsee it. And what is going to happen to their "perfectly crafted" ecosystem when the water runs out? It's California--we're in a perpetual state of drought, and wells and aquifers don't last forever. The water will run out.

Very inspirational movie. I appreciate how their personal story on the small piece of land is a mirror for the larger world and how we are treating out natural environment. I can't imagine how anyone would not find this movie both enjoyable and reflective.

Well done, all around. This is one of the most important films of all time, and as an added bonus, it's fun to watch. You will come away a better person for the watching of it, with the knowledge of why our approach to meeting our needs must change in the same direction.

A revived way of farming that includes the ups and downs of the trade. Great show for families and if you want a warm happy feeling afterwards.

Great show to watch with the whole family

A fantastic presentation of a remarkable story on a number of levels. Highly recommended for all but particularly for children.